The Nene Way Traditional Cache
Ashy: Relocated the cache position to a new area
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You may need wellies it is quite muddy on route.
Nene way is situated on the outskirts of the fenland town of Whittlesey. The river near this geocache is called Morton’s Leam and was the original course of the River Nene, before it meandered back inland towards Yaxley. This fenland drain was cut in 1480 whilst Morton was bishop of Ely. It is the first known straight drain cut into the fens and served as a prototype for later schemes across the region. The drain channelled the Nene’s unruly course direct from its entrance into the fens straight to an outfall into the sea. The parallel course of the present river Nene was dug in the 18th Century. The land in between the two is known as ‘the wash’. It is designed to capture and store the flood waters that otherwise would spill out and drown the arable and pasture land. I recommend going onto the nene way for a walk, there are lovely views from here.
Parking can be found just past the lane at the left side of the road at the following
co-ordinates:- N 52°34.0312, W 000°06.2634.
Cache: Go along the road towards the cache co-ordinates and go over the stile that reads ‘Nene Way’. Please do not enter the private wildfowlers land this is private property, this area is clearly marked with signs.
The Cache is a beige coloured tupperware container.
Beware this area is well used by muggles!
Additional Hints
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[Cache Hint] BIRE GUR FGVYR ORUVAQ GUR GERR
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